Chapter 185

ing Shiyi, believing that they would live here for a lifetime."Shiyi, do you remember our past" Moye asked, turning her to face him with deep affection in his eyes, smiling gently as he said, "Our pas...Chapter 185

"You're really straightforward."

"It's very impolite not to accept an invitation from an elder." Ye Feimo said without any change in his expression, and even though it made him look extremely disdainful in Wanrui’s eyes, he was well aware of what was considered polite behavior this time—something that would never happen under normal circumstances.

Many elders had tried talking to him, but none were successful.

Wait...

New Year’s Day...

Uncle Liu Cheng might also visit the house on New Year’s Day. If they ran into each other again at that time, it would be really awkward for them both.

He had no family in this city and usually celebrated holidays with them because her parents already considered him part of their family; even though she didn’t tell anyone about what happened between her and Ye Feimo, they wouldn’t keep silent if he was always out of the house.

Lately, Fang Liucheng hadn’t been contacting her either.

Wanrui thought it might be better this way; some things were best left unsaid.

Surely it was because she had been too busy recently with all the appointments and exams that she hadn’t had time to think about Fang Liucheng. Perhaps someone else had completely occupied her heart so that she couldn’t bring herself to think of anyone else.

"Oh, where's your watch" Wanrui asked as she reviewed her notes; Ye Feimo was a loyal supporter of brand-name products and always wore his patek philippe watch. She had never seen him change it while they were together, but he hadn’t been wearing it lately.

He was obsessed with watches and always had one on his wrist. It worried Wanrui that she hadn’t seen him wear a watch for so long.

Ye Feimo’s eyebrows knitted together as if lost in thought, then he said calmly: "I took it to be serviced."

Wanrui nodded and went on with her note-taking. Ye Feimo got up to use the bathroom; his phone rang just as he left, so she called out from where she was sitting, “Ye Feimo, there’s a call.”

“Answer it for me,” said Ye Feimo.

Wanrui took the phone and saw that the caller was Han Bi.

Suddenly, she paused and put the phone down nonchalantly, letting the ringing continue. The sound was like a nagging magic bell in her ears, distracting her so that she could no longer concentrate on reading.

Wenran frowned; it was really annoying.

If nobody answered after ringing for such a long time, why didn't he hang up

The phone rang once and then fell silent. Soon, however, the ringing resumed. Wenran slammed her pen down on the table, pursing her lips as she looked at the phone. On its screen was a photo of herself and Ye Feimo; they seemed very close—like an ordinary couple.

Should I answer or not

If I do and he says something that makes me unhappy, it would be self-torture.

But if I don’t answer, there’s a constant nagging feeling in my heart. Has Ye Feimo been keeping in touch with Han Bi all along Have they been meeting up

The thought couldn’t help but cross Wenran’s mind: In the unseen corners of her life, was it possible that Ye Feimo had spoiled Han Bi as he did her The day before yesterday, Han Bi attended an event and was photographed wearing a butterfly brooch.

The brooch was identical to the one Ye Feimo had given Wenran. At first, she thought she must have seen wrong. But after careful examination, there was no mistaking it—

It wasn’t unique.

Ye Feimo might have made two of them: he gave Han Bi one and the other to her.

The smile on Han Bi’s face as well as that brooch seemed especially offensive to Wenran. When she decided to answer the phone, however, it stopped ringing. She let out a breath of relief; hopefully, he wouldn’t call again. If he did, she would definitely pick up without hesitating. Just as she was about to put her phone down, an incoming message appeared on the screen. Wenran’s fingers moved inadvertently and bumped into the notification icon, opening Ye Feimo’s messages by accident. The first sentence that came into her eyes read: Fei Mo, I have no other intention; I just want to tell you your watch is at my place. Whenever it's convenient for you, come over to pick it up.

Wenran’s grip on the phone loosened slightly and she turned pale.

The watch was left at her place

When did he leave it there From Han Bi’s tone, the watch had been dropped off at her residence. In what circumstances would a man take off his watch without going to bed

Wenran bit her lip; something in her heart was pricking her again and again.

Ye Feimo and Han Bi

I wonder what's going on with them

The watch is at Han Bi's place.

Ye Feimo just said he sent it for maintenance. He's lying.

He promised he wouldn't deceive her, so why is he lying now Could it be that something really happened between him and Han Bi

Wenran was lost in worry-stricken thoughts.

She slowly put down Ye Feimo's phone. She cursed herself for being careless; if she hadn't touched his screen, perhaps she wouldn't have seen that message and would not be feeling so troubled and confused now.

She couldn't concentrate on reading the book at all.

Ye Feimo returned to the living room and asked, "Who called"

"Han Bi," Wenran said in a flat tone with no emotion. Ye Feimo hesitated for a moment, then looked at her and asked casually, "What did she say"

"I didn't answer." Wenran replied, picked up the book, and glared coldly at him. "She sent me a text."

With that, she carried the book into her bedroom and slammed the door shut.

The lock clicked shut behind her.

Ye Feimo's eyes deepened in thoughtfulness and sharpness as he opened the message and saw Han Bi's words. He got up abruptly and knocked on the door, "Wenran, open the door."

Wenran ignored him, acting like she didn't hear.

She held her breath and huddled inside herself without speaking; when angry, she always disliked talking and preferred to be silent and brooding. Ye Feimo knocked for a while but got no response from Wenran, so the outside became quiet again.

Wenran glared at the door angrily. So he was giving up on trying to explain

Who would have thought that she wouldn't be disturbed for long. Soon, there was a sound from the dressing room. She put down her textbook and realized she had forgotten their family's unique situation. Indeed, this door should have been sealed long ago.

Just as she was about to leave the stall, Ye Feimo entered with his eyes narrowed dangerously at her.

Warmth turned away but wasn't afraid of him; would he be angry just because of that

Ye Feimo stepped forward, his expression cold and his gaze like a dark abyss, "What do you mean"

Warmth was originally going to hear his explanation but upon hearing Ye Feimo's accusatory tone, she immediately stood up. "Ye Feimo, on what basis are you accusing me of needing an explanation Is it my fault if you come at me with accusations like this"

Ye Feimo narrowed his eyes, a dangerous gaze locking onto her, "Did you look at my message"

"You asked me to answer the call yourself. If I hadn't answered, Han Bi would have told me anyway. Besides, it wasn't intentional; your phone is too sensitive. It opened by chance. Forget it, I won't explain anything to you. From now on, I won't casually snoop into your business anymore. That's all, I'm tired, and you don’t need to explain."

Warmth was clearly angry, throwing her book away as she tried to leave.

Ye Feimo grabbed her arm; when she struggled, he tightened his grip. Warmth said irritably, "Let go."

"That day, she fell ill and I went to see her. Her tea accidentally splashed onto my wrist so I took off the watch. When leaving, I forgot to take it with me," Ye Feimo explained.

Warmth sneered sarcastically, "Oh, she was sick, you went to see her, and by accident spilled tea on your wrist; therefore, you removed your watch. Then why did you lie and say that the watch had been sent for repair"

Ye Feimo's gaze was deep, his eyes suppressing some emotion intensely without breaking out in words. He merely looked at Warmth coldly, "I just didn't want you to imagine things."

Warmth looked at Ye Feimo and thought of how he behaved towards Han Bi when she was around, and also how they seemed still connected behind her back. Her heart couldn't help but become suspicious: Was Ye Feimo doing it deliberately

To act coldly in front of her regarding Han Bi, making her believe that everything had ended between them, yet continuing to meet secretly behind the scenes.

She gave a self-deprecating smile. Ye Feimo turned her shoulder around; she noticed his expression slightly flustered and angry-looking, prompting her cold laugh: "What are you anxious about You should be worried about Han Bi, not me."

"Warmth, it was wrong of me to lie. As for the watch, that's truly how things happened. I can't say anything more; do you believe me"

Warmth flew into a rage, her face flushed red: "Believe you On what grounds should I believe you What actions have you taken to make me trust you Ye Feimo, don’t be so selfish and demand that I act like your subordinate and follow all your orders blindly. No matter what you do, I will remain silent as a wooden puppet in your eyes. You dream on; after lying to me first and getting caught later, how can you still expect my trust"companied me through one journey after another. I've worked hard this month, and so have my readers. I hope we can get the first place in terms of gold coin votes this month, not letting down those si...